Interim Finance Systems Manager

HWF is working with a leading retail business in Merseyside to appoint an Interim Finance Systems Manager to play a key role in strengthening finance systems, processes and reporting during a period of transformation.

This role sits at the intersection of Finance and IT, with a strong emphasis on designing efficient processes, mapping current vs future-state workflows, and owning UAT through to implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading finance systems design to support reporting, control and scalability
• Process mapping of end-to-end finance workflows (AP, AR, GL, expenses, P2P, O2C)
• Identifying inefficiencies and reducing manual, Excel-heavy processes
• Owning UAT planning, test scripts, execution and defect resolution
• Acting as the bridge between Finance, IT, and external system partners
• Supporting data integrity, reporting outputs and KPI design post-go-live
• Ensuring new processes are clearly documented and embedded into BAU

• Qualified accountant or finance systems specialist with strong finance domain knowledge
• Proven experience in finance systems implementation or optimisation
• Hands-on experience with process mapping and UAT
• Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced environments
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with strong stakeholder skills
• Retail or multi-site environment experience advantageous

• High-impact role in a financially strong, recognisable retailer
• Clear mandate to improve how finance operates
• Hybrid working (4 days onsite, flexibility for the right person)
• Opportunity to shape finance processes that will last beyond the contract

If you enjoy designing better ways of working, fixing broken processes and making systems actually work for finance, this is a standout opportunity.